12 Days of 3D Christmas / Holiday Movies

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12 Days of 3D Christmas / Holiday Movies

By: Jake Jarvis

Christmas and the Holiday season is upon us. What 3D Movies are great to watch during this time ? We made this list for this special occasion. FYI this is a rerun of a previous article.


12. SAVING SANTA (2013)

This is a British animated holiday movie starring Martin Freeman, Joan Collins, Tim Curry, Tom Baker and Tim Conway. Time travel is used to save Santa and Christmas. 

11. A VERY HAROLD AND KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS (2011)

Pot smoke looks great in 3D! This is another fun romp with Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn), America’s favorite stoners since Cheech and Chong. This film has plenty of childish adult humor with non-stop laughs.  

10. ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS (2011)

Ice Age has a Christmas TV special that was given a 3D Blu-ray release. Starring Ray Ramono, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah and T.J. Miller. Sid, Edddie, Crash and Sid are on Santa’s naughty list. 

9. THE SNOW QUEEN (2012)

This is a russian animated 3D movie based on the Hans Christian Anderson story of the same name that inspired FROZEN. This particular version has turned into a franchise with three additional 3D movies.

8. MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS a.k.a. BABES IN TOYLAND (1934)

A holiday staple starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy has been restored, colorized and converted into 3D. The results are quite nice. Loosely based on the 1903 operetta by Victor Herbert. Laurel and Hardy play two Toymakers, who are fired for screwing up Santa's Christmas order, and hijinks ensue.

7. POLAR EXPRESS (2004)

This movie has some of the creepiest motion capture footage ever released to the silver screen. Otherwise this is a great Christmas / holiday movie. Directed by Robert Zeneckis and starring Tom Hanks. The movie about a young boy who embarks on a Christmas eve trip aboard the Polar Express to discover if Santa Claus is real or not.

6. THE GRINCH (2018)

Benedict Cumberbatch voices The Grinch in this 3D animated full length feature remake of Dr. Suess' classic. This is not as good as the original Chuck Jones' animated tv special with Boris Karloff and Thurls Ravencroft, but a lot better than the Ron Howard directed Jim Carrey version. To read my full review of this movie go here. 

5. IRON MAN 3 (2013)

This is another Shane Black movie set during Christmas. Tony Stark vs The Mandarin and nothing is quite as it seems. Many people are not fans of this movie but I am. 

4. ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)

This is an Aardman animation (Wallace and Gromit) British animated film. Arthur Claus has less than two hours to deliver a lost Christmas present to young girl.  What a charming little movie !

3. SHAZAM! (2019)

A Christmas time movie set in the DCEU. Teenager Billy Batson learns the magic word and transforms into an adult super-hero. This movie has some spooky scenes but is tons of fun. Starring Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer. My review for this movie can be found here.

2. RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (2012)

An animated version of William Joyce's Guardians of Childhood books. This is essentially a holiday character animated avengers movie. Stars the voices of; Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin, Chris Pine, Jude Law, and more. The Boogeyman makes the children stop believing in Santa, the Guardians must correct this injustice. 

Honorable Mention: A Christmas Carol (2009)

This holiday movie was selected by Mr.Bungle5 . Mr.Bungle5 Is one of our patrons off Patreon. The classic Charles Dickens tale is reinvented in this animated with motion captured movie.

1. THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)

This is an incredible stop motion animated film directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton. Stars the voices of; Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara and Paul Reubens. Lovingly converted to 3D and re-released in 2006, this is a great story with great music. 

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Top 13 3D Movies for Halloween Part 2

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Top 13 3D Movies for Halloween Part 2

Happy Halloween ! What are the Top 13 3D Halloween Movies? 🤔

A few years ago we made this article, and this year we are doing the sequel with part 2. Welcome to Part 2! This 3D movie list made by Adolph Vega has even more spooky, scary, terrifying 3D films. We hope this article helps you get into the spooky holiday spirit. 👻 🎃 Happy Halloween Everyone !

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13. Michael Jackson’s Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller music video (short film), directed by John Landis, is a groundbreaking fusion of music and cinematic storytelling that showcases Jackson's iconic dance moves amidst a spine-chilling narrative and vibrant zombie choreography. Released in 1983, this 14-minute visual masterpiece combines horror and pop culture, revolutionizing the music video industry and leaving a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment. The 3D version of Thriller released in 2018 to a select IMAX theaters. We won’t directly comment about the sexual allegations made against Michael Jackson, but he made thriller, and thriller is an all time classic.

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12. Friday the 13th Part 3

In Friday the 13th Part 3, the relentless Jason Voorhees returns, donning his iconic hockey mask for the first time as he terrorizes a group of unsuspecting friends at a lakeside cabin. This 1982 3D installment delivers suspense and gruesome thrills, solidifying the franchise's reputation for horror and the emergence of an enduring cinematic villain.

11. Found Footage 3D

In Found Footage 3D, a group sets out to shoot the first 3D found footage horror film, but their plans spiral into chaos when they encounter a terrifying presence that haunts their production. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, this meta-horror thriller delivers inventive scares and a fresh twist on the genre.

10. Miss Pergrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

In Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, a young boy named Jake discovers a mysterious island refuge where children possess unique abilities and a dark secret that transcends time. Guided by the enigmatic Miss Peregrine, Jake must navigate a world of wonder and danger to protect his newfound friends from lurking threats.

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9. Parasite (1982)

The cheesy horror film Parasite, set in a dystopian future, follows a scientist as he tries to escape a ruthless corporation while carrying a deadly, mutated parasite that wreaks havoc on its hosts. Combining body horror with suspense, the 3D film explores themes of control, survival, and the terrifying unknown.

8. Jaws 3

In Jaws 3-D, a great white shark terrorizes a newly opened SeaWorld underwater theme park, with its attacks intensified through immersive 3D effects. As the park’s employees struggle to contain the deadly predator, audiences experience the suspense with startling in-your-face visuals designed to make the terror feel up close and personal.

7. Piranha 3D 

Piranha 3D dives into outrageous, over-the-top horror-comedy as prehistoric piranhas are unleashed on a lake full of spring breakers, creating chaotic carnage in eye-popping 3D. With its wild gore and dark humor, the film delivers laughs and scares, all designed to jump right off the screen.

6. Monster House 

In the animated adventure Monster House (2006), three kids discover that their creepy neighbor’s house is actually a living, breathing monster. As Halloween approaches, they must confront the haunted house in a thrilling, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt tale of friendship and courage.

5. Robot Monster (1953)

In the 1953 sci-fi cult classic Robot Monster, Earth’s last few survivors face off against Ro-Man, an alien robot in a gorilla suit and diving helmet, determined to eliminate humanity. With its low-budget charm and unintentionally humorous moments, the film stands as a quirky snapshot of vintage sci-fi cinema.

4. The Final Destination (4th Movie)

In The Final Destination, a group of high school students narrowly survive an accident, only to find that Death itself is determined to reclaim them one by one. As eerie premonitions warn of gruesome accidents, they scramble to outsmart an unseen force in this suspenseful fourth chapter of this popular film franchise.

3. My Bloody Valentine 3D

My Bloody Valentine 3D brings blood-curdling horror to life as a vengeful killer in a mining town returns on Valentine’s Day, wielding a pickaxe in terrifying 3D. With brutal kills and intense suspense, this slasher delivers a visceral, in-your-face experience that keeps viewers on edge.

2. Dawn of the Dead (1979)

In George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead (1979), survivors of a zombie apocalypse seek refuge in a shopping mall, only to find themselves besieged by the undead and their own inner demons. Blending social commentary with gruesome horror, this genre-defining classic explores consumerism and survival amid relentless terror. The original Dawn of the Dead movie received a 3D re-release in 2022.

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1. Jaws (1975 original movie)

In Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975), a small coastal town is terrorized by a massive great white shark that preys on unsuspecting beachgoers. As the death toll rises, a police chief, a marine biologist, and a seasoned shark hunter team up to face the monster in a suspenseful, high-stakes hunt. With its iconic score and groundbreaking suspense, Jaws redefined horror and left audiences terrified of the ocean. The original Jaws movie received a 3D re-release in 2022.

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